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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1340/1525 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,620 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or RISD?
- Lewis & Clark College is 5% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Lewis and Clark than Rhode Island School of Design ($59,250.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than RISD ($35,832 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 5.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($14,384 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Rhode Island School of Design (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($38,167 vs. $37,480)
Lewis and Clark vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than RISD (17.4%)
Lewis and Clark vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or RISD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RISD and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Lewis & Clark College (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $200 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/